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September 2020 Issue No. 93 | When Mennonites were banned
When Mennonites were banned
In 1979, MCC Canada signed a Master Agreement with the Government of Canada to enable MCC to facilitate the sponsorship of refugees. Thousands of refugees from all over the world have been able to find a new home in Canada since.
MCC’s work and history of refugee resettlement since the 1970s is commonly known in Mennonite communities, but what might be surprising to some, is the history of Mennonites advocating on behalf other Mennonites to make immigration to Canada possible half a century earlier.
Important dates
September 17 | Webinar
Join the conversation with Michael Lynk, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Register here>
September 24 | Webinar
Join us in a webinar: Advocacy for Peace and Justice: Conversations from the field. Register here>
October 6 | Petition
Last day to sign petition e-2712, a faith-based initiative to make a meaningful contribution toward a sustainable future and for climate justice. Sign now>
November 8 | Peace Sunday
Check out this year’s Peace Sunday packet, A refugee people!
Download the packet here>
More stories
The triple nexus
The international humanitarian, development, and peace sectors largely operate as independent units when responding to immediate and long-term needs. The triple nexus explores possibilities for cohesion.
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75 years later: nuclear war and paper cranes
Nuclear war remains an imminent threat to humanity. However, there is also a rising movement to abolish nuclear weapons.
Churches for climate action
Is your church or community wrestling with the challenges of climate change? Find out how some churches are engaging their congregations in climate action.
Join advocacy action!
- Sign a petition, encouraging Canada to support the human rights of Palestinian children. Sponsored by MP Paul Manly, open for signature until November 3, 2020. Sign here today>
- Learn more and stay informed about MCC’s advocacy work on displacement. Sign up here>
- Join us in encouraging the Canadian government to fulfil their commitment to create a legislative framework for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Send a message to the Minister of Justice and your MP here>.
- Join faith communities across Canada and work towards a sustainable future for all life on the planet. Find out more about the For the Love of Creation and take action today. Sign e-petition 2712 here>
What we're working on
Due to changing financial realities, MCC Canada has engaged in some restructuring. As a result of these changes, Ottawa Office staff are being joined by some of our national program colleagues, with the goal of increasing our domestic advocacy work. We look forward to keeping you updated with more information in the coming months.
Quotation of the month
“Hospitality obligates us to work for justice because how can we sit at a table and share a meal with someone, truly listen to and hear their stories, and not care what happens to them?”
—Jayme R. Reaves, 2020 Peace Sunday packet, A refugee people
